Brahms - Double Concerto for Violoncello, Violin & Orchestra in A minor, Op. 102 [HL:400427]

The famous double concerto, a watershed in the literature for both cello and violin, is now available in a magnificent MMO edition. This majestic work is filled with flowing melody and Brahms' groundbreaking and imaginative use of the two instruments with the orchestra. Includes an additional performance of the concerto minus both instruments. A summit in the repertoire. This deluxe 3CD set includes a slow-tempo practice version of the minus 'cello part to help you get up to speed. Includes an authoritative, newly engraved music score printed on high-quality ivory paper, and three compact discs containing: a complete version with both soloists; then a second version in digital stereo of the orchestral accompaniment, minus the 'cellist; and a third version minus both soloists. Also includes a -20% reduced-tempo version of the minus 'cello accompaniment for practice purposes.

Performed by Ute Groh, violoncello

Accompaniment: Bojidara Kouzmanova, violin; Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor: Nayden Todorov